"Oh Nalani," Izefiah said in return, his tone light and teasing as he grinned at her. He could completely understand her lack of words, he felt much the same himself. Never had be been so content, so happy. He thought nothing could ever bring him back down. He would be happy and content for the rest of his days.
He scooted closer to her so that their sides were pressed together as Nalani leaned in to brush her nose against his cheek. He thought it was another affectionate nuzzle and leaned in to do the same before her words registered.
"My face?" He paused, unconsciously taking a step back away from her. He hadn't taken his mask off since he'd found it as a child. It helped hide the monster he felt he was inside and helped keep the world out. He didn't know if he could bring himself to take it off.
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